The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Notable members include Dexter Holland and Noodles, who have defined the band's distinctive sound characterized by fast tempos, power-chord changes, and catchy melodies. The Offspring gained worldwide fame with their 1994 album "Smash," which remains the best-selling independent record of all time. Their music, blending elements of punk rock, pop punk, and grunge, has significantly influenced the development of the punk revival in the 1990s.